Wood Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories
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Postnatal Surgery for Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation: Emma’s Story

Emma, now 25, was born with a life-threatening birth defect. Her family’s experience at CHOP early on in her life have inspired her to pursue a career in science.
A Dream Fulfilled: From Surgery as a Newborn to a Nurse in the ICU

Abby underwent surgery to remove a lung lesion at CHOP in her first few days of life and is now, 26 years later, a nurse in the Hospital’s ICU.
The Story of Addy and Lily: Birth and Separation of Conjoined Twins

It took an incredible team effort by experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to separate conjoined twins and get them home to Chicago for Christmas.
Omphalocele Discovered During Pregnancy: Grace’s Story

At CHOP, when pediatric surgeons perform postnatal repair of omphalocele, a child’s health and quality of life are both top of mind.
Prenatal Diagnosis of Hydrocephalus and Postnatal Shunt Surgery: Laurel’s Story

When Laurel was diagnosed with hydrocephalus while she was still in the womb, her parents turned to the best team to give their daughter the best chance in life.
Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Surgery: Julia’s Story

When doctors discovered a large tumor growing on their unborn baby’s tailbone, Jenny and Derek sought expert care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Sophia’s Story: Fetal Surgery to Remove a Sacrococcygeal Teratoma

Before she was born, Sophia underwent successful surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to remove a tumor called a sacrococcygeal teratoma from her tailbone. See how she's doing now.
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM) Surgery: Owen’s Story

The fetal medicine team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia made a treatment plan for his CCAM/CPAM, and Owen is now home and happy after surgery.
Maxwell’s Story: Postnatal Repair and Care for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Chris and Jolin traveled from their home in Pensacola, Florida to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to give their son, Max, access to world-class CDH care.
Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion Offers Hope for Prenatally Diagnosed Cases of Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
CDH can be a devastating diagnosis for an expecting parent to receive. But for a select group of babies with the most severe form of CDH, treatment before birth may help.